S59.20 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S59.201 Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right arm
- S59.201A Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S59.201D Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S59.201G Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S59.201K Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S59.201P Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S59.201S Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right arm, sequela
- S59.202 Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm
- S59.202A Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S59.202D Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S59.202G Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S59.202K Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S59.202P Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S59.202S Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, sequela
- S59.209 Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, unspecified arm
- S59.209A Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S59.209D Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S59.209G Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S59.209K Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S59.209P Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S59.209S Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, unspecified arm, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S59.20 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S50-S59 Injuries to the elbow and forearm
- S59 Other and unspecified injuries of elbow and forearm
- S59.0 Physeal fracture of lower end of ulna
- S59.1 Physeal fracture of upper end of radius
- S59.2 Physeal fracture of lower end of radius
- S59.8 Other specified injuries of elbow and forearm
- S59.9 Unspecified injury of elbow and forearm
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S59.20 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S59.20 ICD 10 code
Of the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident.
Types of arm injuries include :
- Tendinitis and bursitis
- Sprains
- Dislocations
- Fractures (broken bones)
- Nerve problems
- Osteoarthritis
You may also have problems or injure specific parts of your arm, such as your hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder.
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